Chicago based, nationally touring recording artist Jon Allegretto has enjoyed decades-long success as an independent singer/songwriter/guitarist as well as frontman of the rock band A Friend Called Fire. He performs soulful original music with a modern twist, as well as spirited takes on popular classic hits from the ‘50s to today. His sound is rooted in alt pop/rock and electric blues with an injection of folk sensibilities and an emphasis on melody and explosive lead guitar playing.
He has toured the US many times with highlights including Madison Square Garden, a tilapia fish farm in the mountains of Pennsylvania, and in the shadow of Mount Rainier. He has shared the stage with an eclectic array of artists including Gary Clark Jr., Vance Joy, Bachman Turner, Everclear, and many more that reflect his musical style and sound.